School Newsletter – November 8, 2026

by | Nov 8, 2026 | Newsletter

Before and After Care

If you are using before and after care this week, please take a moment to fill out the times using the link below.

Before and After Care Link

Veteran’s Day

Most years, we take off from school, but since Veterans’ Day is on a Wednesday this year, we decided to continue what we tried out last year. We will be having a half-day of school with a teacher in-service in the afternoon. This will hopefully give our families with veterans time to spend together.
We will also have our family chapel this morning that will focus on Veterans Day.  Following the chapel, we will take some time to honor those who serve or have served. Families that have family members who serve or have served are invited to attend. We would like to post pictures of our SOTH family and extended family. If you have any family members or extended family who are currently serving or have served, please send me a picture of them so we can acknowledge them.  You can text or email me the picture, along with their name and their relationship to the SOTH student.
There will also be a small continental breakfast for our families before or after chapel.  We pray this is a great way for our students and families to honor those who serve our country.

 

Report Cards

Last Wednesday was the end of our first trimester, which means it is time for report cards.  Teachers will complete report cards during the week of November 9-13 and email them at the end of the week.

 

School Thanksgiving Meal

On Tuesday, November 24th, we will host a special Thanksgiving potluck for SOTH students. A sign-up link for food will be sent via email later this week.  We are also looking for a few parent volunteers to help with setup and cleanup. 

The meal will start at 1:00, and students are free to leave to start their Thanksgiving break following the meal.

 

Lego League Practice

For those who are interested in helping with snacks, here is a link to sign up for the season.

Thursday: 3:15 – 5:00

Saturday: 9:30 – 11:30

Lego League – CONGRATS!!

Congratulations to our Lego League Robotics Team which took first place in the robot competition out of 32 teams from around San Diego.  The team will move on to the regional round in DEcember.

Wednesday – Noon Dismissal

There is a noon dismissal on Wednesday for Veteran’s Day and Teacher in Service.  After care is available throughout the afternoon.

Chess Club on Thursday

Ms. Sievert’s Call to Florida

We are excited to share that Ms. Sievert has returned her call, and will continue to serve and teach here at Shepherd of the Hills.  God is good!

Upcoming Schedule Items

Below are some upcoming events. Please keep an eye out for emails with more information and permission slips.

C-HAWK FOR A DAY – This is for students in grades 6-8 as they get to spend a day in the life of our high school, California Lutheran Academy in Temecula.  This all-day field trip is on November 13.  We will be leaving at 8:00.  If you have not done so, please fill out the permission slip from the email.

SOCCER DAY – Students in grades 3-8 have been invited to participate in a Soccer Day on Friday, December 4. Students from our other area associate schools come together to play 3-4 soccer games in Temecula.  It is meant to be a fun day of playing soccer and getting to know other students from around the area.  If you have not done so, please fill out the permission slip from the email.